Government | Thursday 29 June, 2023 7:04 pm

Saudi Arabia mulls to link Haramain, Al-Mashaer trains: Minister

Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, Saleh Al-Jasser, said the Kingdom studies to link the Haramain and Al-Mashaer trains to serve the pilgrims.   The in-depth studies are conducted by the Ministry of Transport and the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, to...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 June, 2023 7:01 pm

Unemployment rate among Saudis hits 8.5% in Q1 2023

The unemployment rate among Saudis increased to 8.5% in the first quarter of 2023, compared to 8% in the fourth quarter 2022, according to the General Authority for Statistics’ (GASTAT) labor force survey.    Meanwhile, the overall unemployment rate in the Kingdom...

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Government | Thursday 29 June, 2023 12:51 am

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, HRH Crown Prince receives well-wishers on occasion of Eid Al-Adha including Princes, the Grand Mufti, senior scholars and ministers, senior GCC officials and leaders of military sectors

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a number of Princes, the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom, senior scholars and sheikhs, GCC senior officials, ministers,...

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Government | Wednesday 28 June, 2023 3:46 am

Emirati Researchers Pioneer First Fisheries Resource Assessment Survey to Reveal Groundbreaking Insights in Fujairah's Deeper Waters

The Fujairah Environment Authority recently selected Maryam Alhefeiti, a Marine researcher, and Sabhah Alhmoudi, an Environmental researcher at the Fujairah Research Center, to undertake the First Fisheries Resource Assessment Survey in the deeper waters of Fujairah. Equipped with the most advanced ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 28 June, 2023 3:43 am

Immensa launches $15m advanced manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia

Immensa, MENA’s leading additive manufacturing and digital warehousing company, inaugurated a new facility in Saudi Arabia as part of its ambitious regional expansion plans. His Excellency Eng. Osama bin Abdulaziz Al-Zamil, Saudi Arabia’s Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources,...

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Government | Wednesday 28 June, 2023 3:39 am

Experts call for global collaboration to combat drug trade and promote prevention

Experts emphasize the urgent need for regional and global collaboration to combat the illicit drug trade and mitigate its widespread impact. Addressing transnational crimes that endanger personal safety and community well-being, they stress the importance of enhancing the skills of customs...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 28 June, 2023 3:38 am

Bigo Live Join Hands with the Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon to Raise Awareness for Children’s Health

Bigo Live, a leading global live streaming platform, joins forces with the Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL) to ignite a beacon of hope this Eid Al Adha. In a remarkable collaboration dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of children battling cancer, Bigo Live proudly...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 28 June, 2023 3:32 am

BaseTracK’s autonomous truck rolls into Ras Al Khaimah

Leading global innovator in autonomous vehicle technology, BaseTracK, chose the UAE as its research and development base by setting up its office and workshop in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ).   Along with the facility inauguration, BaseTracK unveiled its first local...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 28 June, 2023 3:29 am

Saudi Esports Federation welcomes Razer back to Gamers8

The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) today announced that Razer, the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers, is to be the gaming gear partner at Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, the biggest gaming and esports festival worldwide.  This is the second year in a row that SEF and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 28 June, 2023 3:26 am

SAUDIA Group Successfully Completes Arrival Phase of Hajj Season 2023, Transporting Over 600,000 Pilgrims

SAUDIA Group has successfully wrapped up the arrival phase of Hajj season 2023 by safely bringing in the last group of domestic pilgrims. Through the combined efforts of SAUDIA and flyadeal, more than 600,000 pilgrims were transported. Mr. Amer Al Khushail, Chief Officer of Hajj and Umrah at...

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